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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,004.68, 759,003.92 and 308,287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,004.68, 759,003.92 and 308,287.22 is: 425,434.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,004.68 : 759,003.92 = 308,287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,004.68/759,003.92 = 308,287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,004.68x = 759,003.92 × 308,287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,004.68x = 233,991,204,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,991,204,285.52/550,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,434.93

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